The
Bourne Report — Radio Show Archive
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Bourne Report Radio (11 May 08) – Dust Control / Hypertension / Lottery Tickets
In this week’s show: We’ll talk with the Dust Doctor, Marty Koether from EarthCare Consultants, about the science of dust control. News of the week: Nanotech product protests and the role of MEMS in hypertension. Listener’s Challenge: Lottery tickets. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (4 May 08) – Exoskeletons / Ink Jet Printing / Hip Replacement
In this week’s show: We’ll focus on ink jet printing and its fascinating use in the production of things like batteries, food, TVs, and even sensors. News of the week: Exoskeletons, hip replacement, the Olympic torch, and a possible cure for baldness. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (27 April 08) – Grapes / Earthquakes / Cosmetics
In this week’s show: Peter Tsepeleff of Grape Networks talks about the use of wireless MEMS sensors in vineyards and for crop monitoring. News of the week: Cosmetics and nanotechnology, bacteria-powered fuel cells, and earthquake detection. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (20 April 08) – Anti-counterfeiting / Wireless Airplanes / Keys
In this week’s show: Alan Goldstein, a member of the NRC’s Committee on Technologies to Deter Currency Counterfeiting, discusses the role of MEMS and nanotech in anti-counterfeiting. News of the week: wireless airplanes, keys, high speed cameras, and nanotech stocks with Michael Lew. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (13 April 08) – EPA Nanotech Regulation / Water / Bird Flu
In this week’s show: Jim Willis, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chemical Control Division, discusses nanomaterials, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program. News of the week: Socks, drinking water, the ocean, and bird flu. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (6 April 08) – Renewable Energy / Nuclear Knights
In this week’s show: It’s almost time for FIRST LEGO League’s world festival and we’ll talk with the Nuclear Knights (Adam, Dobry, Matthew, Joseph, Jeryn, Kenji, Skyler and Jacob), the winning team from Arizona. News of the week: Renewable energy. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (30 March 08) – Robotics / Kids / FIRST LEGO League
In this week’s show: We’ll get the girl’s point of view about FIRST LEGO League from Kate and Chloe; their team, the Ferocious Furballs, were first runners' up for the state of Arizona. News of the week: Artificial skin and robotic collectives. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (23 March 08) – Hair Care / Weather Forecasts / Lightening
In this week’s show: Professor Bharat Bhushan of Ohio State University talks about the science of hair at the nanoscale. Plus, we’ll learn how nanotechnology is making a difference in all kinds of hair care products. News of the week: private jets and weather forecasting, lightening strikes, and the world’s smallest bible. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (16 March 08) – Hydrogen Power / Lemurs / March Madness
In this week’s show: Bret Barnhizer of NanoLogix discusses a fascinating new way to generate hydrogen power – with bacteria! News of the week: MEMS and basketball, the darkest shade of black ever, and backpacks for Lemurs. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (9 March 08) – Nanosilver, Part 3 / Potholes / Butterflies
In this week’s show: In Part 3 of our ongoing series about nanosilver, Dan Hayes of NanoHorizons talks about branding and their use of silver nanoparticles in textiles. News of the week: How butterflies are inspiring scientists at GE, and how engineers at Microsoft think MEMS could be used in conjunction with potholes. Listener’s Challenge: Bakeware. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (2 March 08) – Wireless Sensors / Fake Dirt / Solar Power
In this week’s show: Steve Toteda of Dust Networks provides his take on smart dust, wireless sensing networks, and one kid’s extraordinary science project. News of the week: MEMS at the Academy Awards, fake dirt, solar power and windshield wipers. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (24 Feb 08) – Nanoplastics / Stroke / Bullet-Proof Vests
In this week’s show: We’ll focus on nanoplastics – the use of nanomaterials in next-generation polymer composites, although MEMS are playing a surprising role in plastics as well. News of the week: MEMS and stroke recovery, FTF Americas Design Challenge Finalists, results from the Future City Competition finals, and the Detroit Auto Show. Listener’s Challenge: Bullet-proof vests. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (17 Feb 08) – 2008 CES / IEEE MEMS
In this week’s show: Marlene gives an insider’s take on the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show and all the cool uses of MEMS and nanotech she found. Plus, a look at the future of MEMS via the IEEE MEMS conference. We also kick off our Listener’s Challenge with a look at: diapers! Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (10 Feb 08) – Kids and the Future City Competition
In this week’s show: We’ll focus on the Future City competition, a great way to engage kids in science, technology, engineering and math – this year’s theme is nanotechnology. Special guests include the winning team from the Arizona Region. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (3 Feb 08) – Super Bowl / Diamonds
In this week’s show: Clark McEwen from Gemesis and Joe Schubach from Joseph Schubach Jewelers discuss “nano” diamonds – just in time for Valentine’s Day. We’ll also take a look at how MEMS are being put to use to deliver fragrance via jewelry. News of the Week: Nanotech and the Super Bowl. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (27 Jan 08) – Orthodontics / Tooth Sensitivity
In this week’s show: Bill Trimmer and Dr. Robert Sears from Right Force Orthodontics discuss the unique use of MEMS sensors in next-generation braces. We’ll also take a look at how nanomaterials are playing a role in tooth sensitivity, dental implants and more. News of the Week: Freescale’s FTF Design Challenge. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (20 Jan 08) – Nanosilver, Part 2 / Medical Textiles and Catheters
In this week’s show: In Part 2 of our on-going series about germ control, Mike Jobe from CMI Enterprises talks about their use of silver nanoparticles in hospital fabrics, and Jack McMaken from AcryMed discusses the development of nanosilver coatings for catheters and other medical devices. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (13 Jan 08) – Car Windshields / Tire Pressure Monitoring
In this week’s show: Mukesh Rustagi from PPG Industries discusses Sungate, an advanced windshield for cars/trucks made from a nanocomposite. News of the Week: Why is AAA warning motorists about tire pressure monitoring systems and what role do MEMS sensors play? Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (6 Jan 08) – Investing in MEMS and Nanotech
In this week’s show: Jack Uldrich, columnist for the Motley Fool, talks about investing in MEMS and nanotechnology. News of the Week: MEMS and nanomaterials may make counterfeiting money more difficult. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (30 Dec 07) – Exercise Gear / Stress Incontinence
In this week’s show: Nearly 50% of women and 15% of men experience stress incontinence. Carol Barge from myLACYS discusses a new line of underwear that leverages nanotechnology to make dealing with this (and other moisture issues) easier and more discreet. Plus, learn how MEMS accelerometers are being used in exercise gear to make your workouts more fun. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (23 Dec 07) - The Most Innovative R&D of 2007
In this week’s show: We'll take a look at some of the most ingenious research and product development news from 2007. These projects illustrate that science and engineering doesn't always have to be disruptive and evolutionary; some of the best ideas result in small, incremental improvements to everyday living. News of the Week - Electric cars and motorcycles powered by batteries made from nanomaterials are burning up the track and setting world records. Time: 54 min. 
Bourne Report Radio (16 Dec 07) - Super Bugs and Nanosilver
In this week's show: A look at the rising incidence of MRSA - the superbug - and how nanosilver can help reduce bacteria. In the first of a multi-part series, we'll talk with Ginger Merritt from Agion Technologies and learn about their use of silver ions in zeolites. We'll also kick off the Listener's Challenge and learn how the sport of Polo is going high-tech in our News of the Week. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (9 Dec 07) - Video Games / People Tracking
In this week's show: Kam Memarzia from PlayGen discusses NanoMission, a video game that not only teaches kids about nanotechnology, but also enhances their understanding of science, engineering and math. Plus, learn how RFID and GPS are being used to track your kids, the elderly, and more. Time: 54 minutes. Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
Bourne Report Radio (02 Dec 07) - What is Nanotechnology?
In this week's show: an introduction to MEMS and nanotechnology, some fun quiz questions to test your nanotech IQ, and our second annual list of the "Ten Coolest Consumer Products of 2007" for their use of MEMS, nanotech and more. Time: 54 minutes.
Music courtesy: Podshow Podsafe Music / Artist: Nick Murray 
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